Learn English in

Boston

Students at EC Boston come from all over the world. You will study English with international students and make new friends from many countries. This helps you learn about other cultures and hear different English accents.

EC Boston is part of EC English, a global English language school with over 30 years of experience. EC English was founded in 1991 and has taught more than 1 million students worldwide. Our schools have won many awards for teaching and student experience.
Our Boston school is in Faneuil Hall Marketplace, right in the city centre. This means shops, cafés, history, and transport are all nearby. You can practise English every day outside the classroom.

Our teachers are experienced and supportive. Lessons focus on real-life English you can use with confidence. You receive regular feedback so you can see your progress.

About EC Boston

• The school is open all year
• EC Boston is fully accredited ensuring you a quality experience
• Our ‘EC Guarantee’ is our promise to you that your English will improve
• New English courses start every Monday
• Classes are available from Beginner to Advanced level (you will take an online placement test before you arrive we see your current English level)
• A full social activities programme helps you explore Boston
• Homestay and shared student accommodation are available

This makes EC Boston a great choice if you want to study English in a friendly, exciting, and well-organised learning environment.

When you study English in Boston with EC, you can choose from a wide range of English courses to match your goals, schedule, and learning style. Our most popular option is General English, available with 20, 24, 26, or 30 lessons per week. The 20-lesson option (also called Vacation English) is ideal if you want time to explore Boston, while the 30-lesson Intensive English course is perfect for students who want to make fast progress.

If you want to use English in a professional setting, English for Work helps you build practical communication skills for an English-speaking workplace. English in the City combines classroom learning with guided activities around Boston, so you can practise English while discovering American culture. EC Boston also offers IELTS exam preparation for students planning to study or work abroad, as well as an Academic Year programme for long-term English study in Boston (24 weeks or more). For personalised learning, you can add One-to-One private English lessons to any group course.

At EC Boston we have two housing options: we offer host family or residence/student apartment accommodations. If you choose a homestay option, you will live with a Boston family/hosts. This is a good option if you want an opportunity to practice your English communication skills with local Bostonians over home-cooked meals. If you prefer more independence on your study abroad trip, you may want to consider a fully equipped shared apartment with other international students and share some or all of the living spaces.

One of the world’s most youthful and student-friendly cities, Boston offers a wide range of activities for international students. EC Boston runs a dedicated activities programme designed to help you practise English outside the classroom and meet new people through fun social events. Popular activities include guided walking tours such as the historic Freedom Trail, museum visits, relaxing riverboat cruises on the Charles River, and trips to local markets and neighbourhoods. Students can also explore famous universities like Boston University, Harvard, and MIT, or enjoy live sports, concerts, and seasonal events around the city.

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to study in Boston. Contact us to learn more.

Boston is an excellent destination for both short English courses and long-term study. If you want to study English in Boston for one or two weeks, the city is compact, easy to explore, and full of famous sights, cultural attractions, and student-friendly neighbourhoods, so Boston is an ideal place to combine an English course with a vacation. At the same time, Boston is one of the best places in the USA for long-term English study (24+ weeks) because of its strong academic culture, safe environment, and large international student community. You can choose Boston to improve your English for travel, career goals, or higher education. Boston is a motivating place where you can make real progress while enjoying life in a world-class city.

Boston consistently ranks as one of the safest cities in the US for international students, with a high quality of life and well-being.

Boston is one of the most important cities in American history, especially during the American Revolution. You can walk past famous landmarks like the Freedom Trail, old meeting houses, and historic neighbourhoods that helped shape the United States.

Boston is famous for its food, especially fresh seafood. Don’t miss a creamy bowl of clam chowder, a lobster roll by the water, or classic Boston baked beans. These are all simple, tasty dishes that are part of Boston culture.

Downtown Boston is very walkable; you can see many historic sights and attractions on foot. Public transport in and around Boston is good. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), known as “The T,” operates bus, train, and subway services.  Getting a CharlieCard (a travel pass) saves you time and money on your journeys.

Popular day and weekend trips from Boston include the historic towns of Salem, Plymouth, Lexington, and Concord, as well as the coastal cities of Newport, Cape Cod, and Kennebunkport. For nature escapes, try the White Mountains and the Boston Harbor Islands.

Boston is one of the world’s most famous student cities. Choose to improve your English with EC and have a study abroad experience that will stay with you forever. You’ll make new international friends, live in an American city, learn about the local culture, and, of course, improve your English.